Jonathan Welsh

Jonathan Welsh

Jonathan Welsh (April 3 1947January 27 2005) was a veteran Canadian actor of stage, television and film, best known for his principal roles in Canadian television series, notably the 1986–1989 adventure comedy "Adderly" and the 1989–1994 journalism drama "E.N.G."

On "E.N.G.", Welsh portrayed Eric "Mac" MacFarlane, one of the first openly gay characters in North American series television, a source of considerable pride for the actor.

Born in St. Catharines, Ontario, his acting career began in theatre in the 1960s, with roles at the Shaw and Stratford festivals and in the 1969 Canadian debut of "Hair" at the Royal Alexandra Theatre.

In 1990, Welsh founded Performers for Literacy, an acclaimed national charity that encourages children to read with interactive shows and readings, and with Second Story Reading Centres in Toronto and Edmonton.

Toward the end of his life, he moved from Toronto to Belleville, Ontario, where he died in his sleep after a short illness. He was survived by his wife Heather and three children, Hilary, Owen and Julia.

External links

* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0920558/ IMDB profile]
* [http://www.cbc.ca/story/arts/national/2005/01/28/Arts/welshobit050127.html Obituary] (CBC)
* [http://www.nald.ca/pfl.htm Performers for Literacy]


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